Description

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Leslie’s pool supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.

Job Overview:

The General Manager in Training Program (“GMIT”) is designed to infuse the organization with highly qualified college graduates and/or successful management individuals that have an interest in building a career in retail store management. You will be mentored by a tenured General Manager with a proven track record of success. Your Mentor will guide you through your on- the- job training program, which is designed to be completed within 90 days. After successful completion, you will transition into a General Manager role in the district or be an Assistant Manager until a General Manager position becomes available.

Responsibilities:

• Learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations, sales plans, profit margins, payroll, and all controllable expenses. (P&L)

• Assist by conducting water analysis and mechanical repairs

• Aim to increase commercial and residential sales, customer count, etc.

• Provide excellent customer service through personal example and expectation

• Ensure that the team is following all safety protocols

• Assist in identifying new talent to join the team

• Strive to maintain a welcoming store environment

• Assist with merchandising and inventory control

• Have opening and closing store responsibilities that may include the delivery of daily bank deposit

• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, articulately and diplomatically without being overly verbose or talkative.

• Teamwork – Reaches out to appropriate divisions heads and cooperates with corporate team members to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.

• Flexibility/adaptability – Adjusts quickly to changing priorities. Copes effectively with complexity and change.

  Qualifications:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years specialty retail management, or 4 years military experience

• A minimum 20 years of age

• Excellent communication skills and are proficient with computers

• You have the ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

• Ability to relocate after training period to assume a store management role

  Pay: $35,000 - $37,000 / base salary